blessedmom3 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Are there other books similar to TWTM from a Christian point view ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What about Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn's Teaching the Trivium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What about Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn's Teaching the Trivium? :iagree: Also, A Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 What about Harvey & Laurie Bluedorn's Teaching the Trivium? Just a warning. I'm one of the most conservative Christians on these boards, but I HATED this book. I liked some of their earlier writings, particularly their 10 Things to Do With Children Under 10, but I wanted to throw this book against the wall. I found it very disrespectful to women/moms as teachers, and I'm no feminist. I was SOOOO disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Just a warning. I'm one of the most conservative Christians on these boards, but I HATED this book. I liked some of their earlier writings, particularly their 10 Things to Do With Children Under 10, but I wanted to throw this book against the wall. I found it very disrespectful to women/moms as teachers, and I'm no feminist. I was SOOOO disappointed. :iagree: It just seemed so prideful somehow. Although I have not read this book, I know some who have and are happy with it. You might give it a look: http://www.classicalconversationsbooks.com/core.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom3 Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Thanks . I went on amazon to read reviews about TTT and I don't think I'll like it either. But I will considering it borrowing it from the library. Any other good books worth reading ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I really loved Teaching The Trivium. Not a feminist... but not a lay down and roll over person either... I think it represented a nice "family view". I didn't agree with everything... but I thought that it presented a more relaxed... but still classical view. My Books that I love are: The Well Trained Mind :) Teaching the Trivium Latin Centered Curriculum Trying to make it through Climbing Parnassus. And... I think if I had young children.. for just a "bit more"... I'd like the Karen Andreola (sp?) book for another spin... (Charlotte Mason-ey) I also like the Core and Bortin's first book that is quick to read... and you can read it for free online. I think it's more of a kinda "schedule" that can work for you... and it's a quick read. Amazon (especially if you have free shipping) is the least expensive for that book ;) Well... I like reading :) I also have heard great things about the Catholic Classical Lady who wrote a book...about it... but for some reason am spacing on her name.... Hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I really loved Teaching The Trivium. Not a feminist... but not a lay down and roll over person either... I think it represented a nice "family view". I didn't agree with everything... but I thought that it presented a more relaxed... but still classical view. My Books that I love are: The Well Trained Mind :) Teaching the Trivium Latin Centered Curriculum Trying to make it through Climbing Parnassus. And... I think if I had young children.. for just a "bit more"... I'd like the Karen Andreola (sp?) book for another spin... (Charlotte Mason-ey) I also like the Core and Bortin's first book that is quick to read... and you can read it for free online. I think it's more of a kinda "schedule" that can work for you... and it's a quick read. Amazon (especially if you have free shipping) is the least expensive for that book ;) Well... I like reading :) I also have heard great things about the Catholic Classical Lady who wrote a book...about it... but for some reason am spacing on her name.... Hmmm Are you talking about Design Your Own Classical Curr. by Laura Berquist? It is good (as much as I remember, anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Take a look at Trivium Mastery by Diane B. Lockman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 There is a good website: http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/ (her old site) http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/v2/index.php?page=3 (her new website) Last time I read over it, I was wishing she had it all in book format! I'm a book person. I do gain things from reading her website every few years, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Are you talking about Design Your Own Classical Curr. by Laura Berquist? It is good (as much as I remember, anyway). YES! :) I've heard it's really good :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 YES! :) I've heard it's really good :) DYOCC is rather dated at this point. I wish she'd do an updated version (or have someone at the Mother of Divine Grace ISP do it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I don't like Liegh Bortiens writing but if you ever get a chance to hear her speak, do so. Same with Andrew Pudewa. Sally Clarkson's writing is great but she's not advocating classical ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Are there other books similar to TWTM from a Christian point view ? Have you considered Douglas Wilson's books, "The Case for Classical Christian Education" and "Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I don't like Liegh Bortiens writing but if you ever get a chance to hear her speak, do so. :iagree: Leigh's book is basically an advertisement for her "Classical Conversations" curriculum. After I read the book I sold my copy on Amazon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 YES! :) I've heard it's really good :) Laura's book is very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna A. Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Well, I loved Teaching the Trivium and still refer to it from time to time. :D I also like For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macauley. And if you study Charlotte Mason's own writings (vs. someone else's interpretation), you'll discover that she was very much a classical educator in her day. You can find her books in print, or you can read online (or print off) her 6-book set for free from here: http://www.amblesideonline.org/sitemap.shtml#series Ambleside is a great resource for a CM style classical education. I actually prefer this to Karen Andreola's books because Karen presents CM principles in a much more relaxed way that CM did it herself. Don't get me wrong, I *enjoy* Karen's writings and have a couple of her books.... but they're not a good source for learning how CM actually did things, and I feel CM is misrepresented to some extent in Karen's books. But like I said, they're enjoyable to read and glean from. Karen's books give you more of that "fireside chat" feel, whereas Ambleside is a little closer to the real thing. And obviously Miss Mason's own writings are the best and most accurate. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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